A Bill of Rights for Long-Term Care Residents
Amid staffing shortages made worse by COVID, advocates say more needs to be done to protect the rights of residents in California’s long-term care facilities. ...
22
Nov
16
Nov
County Offering 4 At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Free Via Mail-Order Program
Contra Costa County residents can request four free COVID-19 home testing kits online or by phone. The tests will be provided by the county by mail....
10
Nov
State Health Officials Urge Preventative Measures for COVID, Flu, RSV
Health officials recommend steps such as COVID-19 and flu vaccines and mask-wearing to guard against diseases, also including respiratory syncytial virus. ...
07
Nov
COVID-19 Vaccines Can Reduce Risks of Infection and Long COVID
At an Ethnic Media Services press briefing Oct. 26, three health professionals spoke about challenges treating long COVID and stopping the spread of COVID-19....
13
Oct
FDA Expands Eligibility for Omicron Booster Vaccines to Children Ages 5-11
Children ages 5-11 are eligible for the COVID-19 booster vaccine targeting the omicron variant, after the FDA expanded the vaccine's authorization Wednesday....
06
Oct
California Department of Public Health Releases New Masking Guidelines
The California Department of Public Health offered new advice on when to wear a mask and other steps to protect people from COVID-19....
01
Oct
County Lifts Health Orders That Expanded COVID Testing Access Early in the Pandemic
Contra Costa County closed its dedicated COVID-19 testing sites, but free test kits are still available at libraries and county vaccination sites....
14
Sep
COVID-19 Deaths, Case Numbers Going Down as County Officials Adjust Response
Contra Costa County's COVID-19 numbers are on the decline, with deaths, case numbers and presence of the virus in county wastewater declining in recent weeks....
13
Sep
The New and Improved COVID-19 Booster Shot Is Here
The new COVID booster shot offers stronger protection because it was made to prevent serious illness from omicron and the original strain of the coronavirus....
01
Sep
Omicron-Specific Booster Vaccines Could Be Available By Labor Day Following FDA Approval
The FDA authorized two COVID-19 booster vaccines Wednesday that are specifically formulated to target the omicron variant of the virus and two subvariants....
26
Aug
As COVID Variants Outpace Vaccines, We Need to Keep Up
The COVID-19 vaccines brought hope in 2020 that the pandemic would soon end. Now, in 2022, we have to contend with the slew of variants and long COVID....
10
Aug
Monkeypox Numbers ‘Growing Every Week,’ Health Officials Say
The Contra Costa County health officer also told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that county does not have enough monkeypox vaccines to meet demand....
04
Aug
Now is Not the Time to Drop Our Guard on COVID, Experts Say
Health experts say, even as more people are vaccinated and boosted, the coronavirus is here to stay, and future variants will keep researchers on their toes....
30
Jul
BART Board of Directors Reinstate Mask Mandate, Effective Immediately
BART passengers are again required to wear masks on trains and in station areas where proof of payment is required, at least through Oct. 1....
03
Jul
Older Adults Still At High Risk for COVID-19 — Beware Complacency
Older adults are still at high risk from COVID-19, but getting vaccinated and keeping up with recommended boosters can help them stay safe....
